August, 2024

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Serverless Is Trending Again In Modern Application Development

Forrester IT

For a time, it appeared that the reach of serverless platforms had exceeded their grasp. After some notable success stories like the high-profile “serverless-first” Capital One strategy, hype appeared to be dying down.

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11 Irritating Data Quality Issues

Information Week

Organizations have been trying to improve data quality for more than 30 years, but it’s still an issue. In fact, it’s more important than ever. Here’s a look at common data quality challenges that can drive you mad.

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Post-quantum encryption: Crypto flexibility will prepare firms for quantum threat, experts say

Network World

Quantum computers may be here sooner than we thought, according to a survey of more than 900 quantum professionals released this month by quantum computing company QuEra. Just over half of the respondents said that quantum technology was progressing faster than they expected , and 40% said that it will surpass classical computing for some workloads within the next five years.

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Cybercriminals Deploy New Malware to Steal Data via Android’s Near Field Communication (NFC)

Tech Republic Security

A new malware called NGate allows cybercriminals to steal near field communication data from Android phones via sophisticated social engineering. The data is relayed to the fraudsters before being used to steal cash.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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74% of IT pros see AI making their skills obsolete

CIO Business Intelligence

AI’s long-term impact on the job market has sparked controversy and conversation — especially in tech. Whether AI is set to replace workers, augment jobs, or shift the necessary skillsets entirely , organizations — and IT pros alike — need to be prepared for an impending shift in how IT roles will be defined in the AI era and what skills will be needed going forward.

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Is GTM the new ABM? Or is it just the latest B2B land grab?

Forrester IT

Over the last 18 months, I’ve been noticing an increase in discussions about go-to-market strategy in B2B circles, just as ABM rose in popularity over 10 years ago. In particular I have observed: Platform vendors that previously badged ABM platforms are now repositioning as GTM platforms.

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NIST finally settles on quantum-safe crypto standards

Network World

After years of review, the National Institute of Standards and Technology officially picked the world’s first three post-quantum encryption algorithms as the basis for its post-quantum security strategy : ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA. NIST first asked cryptographers to develop these new standards in 2016, when the threat of quantum computers started becoming a reality.

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How IT Leaders Can Benefit From Active Listening

Information Week

Have you heard the latest communication skill that leaders should apply? Active listening can help.

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Enterprises Are Racing to Leverage GenAI, But Can They Scale It?

Information Week

The clock is ticking when it comes to generative artificial intelligence adoption. While businesses are bullish about it, implementations may tell a different story.

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Supercharging AI With the Power of Quantum Computing

Information Week

How can we supercharge artificial intelligence? Through the power of quantum computing and its potential to pave the way for a more sustainable and efficient future with AI.

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Turn Your Contact Center Into a Profit Machine with AI

Every year, $75 billion is lost to bad customer service — and your business could be bleeding loyalty without realizing it. AI is rewriting the rules. Imagine instant answers, 24/7 self-service, faster resolutions, and skyrocketing satisfaction scores. Companies like Amazon are already cashing in, and the technology is easier than you think — plug, play, and profit.

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Most Ransomware Attacks Occur When Security Staff Are Asleep, Study Finds

Tech Republic Security

ThreatDown 2024 Report: Malwarebytes reveals ransomware trends, showing most attacks occur at night when security staff are off duty.

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Security Experts Welcome NIST’s New Encryption Standards For Quantum Computers

Tech Republic Security

NIST announces new post-quantum cryptography standards, marking a significant step in safeguarding data against future quantum computing threats.

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Outages Aftermath: What's Next for Microsoft and Its Customers?

Information Week

Microsoft and its customers have a lot of food for thought in the wake of a recent outage caused by a DDoS attack while still processing the CrowdStrike incident.

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More than 3 in 4 Tech Leaders Worry About SaaS Security Threats, New Survey Reveals

Tech Republic Security

A new survey found that 78% of tech leaders are worried about SaaS security threats — and their concerns could worsen as more SaaS apps find their way into the enterprise.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Nearly 1/3 of Companies Suffered a SaaS Data Breach in Last Year

Tech Republic Security

The number of organisations that experienced a SaaS data breach in the last 12 months is 5% higher than the previous year according to AppOmni.

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Falcon Fallout: What’s Next For CrowdStrike, Competitors, And CISOs

Forrester IT

With the July 19th incident that impacted CrowdStrike Falcon® customers globally, CrowdStrike has significantly damaged customer trust. CrowdStrike’s initial Post Incident Review outlines a number of reasonable steps they plan to take to regain that trust including: Improved testing protocols Staged deployments External QA of both its code and its end-to-end processes.

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What enterprises say the CrowdStrike outage really teaches

Network World

Early on July 19, just minutes after data security giant CrowdStrike released what was supposed to be a security update, enterprises started losing Windows endpoints, and we ended up with one of the worst and most widespread IT outages of all time. There’s been a lot said about the why and the how. But how much of that reflects what enterprises think about the outage and what they believe they need to do?

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How to Present the Case for a Larger IT Budget

Information Week

Even when times are tight, it's possible to loosen the purse strings. Learn how to get business leaders to give your team the funds to drive performance and innovation.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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The Ten Most Important Cloud Trends For 2024

Forrester IT

Forrester’s top ten cloud trends for 2024 report is out. No one will be surprised that AI figures prominently. Yet there are other fundamental shifts in play — the rise of the intelligent edge, increased cloud compliance complexity, and (finally!) mature multicloud networking offerings.

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Cyber Security and IT Leadership: A Growing Threat to Australia’s Renewable Energy Efforts

Tech Republic Security

Australia is rapidly embracing renewable energy. But for the nation to successfully leverage renewable energy, it is imperative to establish strong IT foundations.

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What Does the US-Russia Prisoner Swap Mean for Ongoing Cybercrime?

Information Week

The recent prisoner exchange that freed Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan also resulted in the release of two convicted cybercriminals.

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Report: Many Younger People Have Found Errors in Their Medical Records

Information Week

According to a new survey by Carta Healthcare, more than half of Gen Z and millennials have found errors in their healthcare records -- and they are intent on fixing them.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How Safe and Secure Is GenAI Really?

Information Week

No leaning for or against, no fanfare, no sensationalism. Just an honest look at what professionals hailing from different disciplines see as generative AI safety and security concerns.

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Threat Actors Increasingly Target macOS, Report Finds

Tech Republic Security

A new report from cyberthreat intelligence company Intel471 reveals that threat actors are increasingly targeting macOS.

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How to Create a Data-Driven Culture for Your Business

Information Week

Learn how to foster a data-driven culture within your organization. Discover the steps to integrate data into your business processes for success.

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Is Australia’s Public Sector Ready for a Major Cyber Security Incident?

Tech Republic Security

Australia’s public sector agencies are under increasing pressure to improve their readiness for cyber attacks and data breaches, as surveys and investigations find their preparedness lackluster.

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision

Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.

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Cost, AI, and staffing are biggest concerns for data centers

Network World

Rising costs, AI concerns and staffing challenges are among the top issues facing data center leaders in 2024, according to Uptime Institute’s latest survey data. Data center teams are working to balance higher rack power density and future capacity needs with capital investments and staffing limitations. Uptime Institute’s 14 th annual Global Data Center Survey included insights from 1,631 respondents, including more than 850 enterprise companies and data center operators, across 16 vertical in

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Align Budget Planning To Accelerate Performance In 2025

Forrester IT

Business and technology leaders are gearing up to spend in the coming year. Making the most of modest budget hikes will take cross-functional collaboration, a willingness to part with outdated tech, and strategic experimentation with (and beyond) AI.

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With Project Cypress, VMware brings generative AI to cyberdefense

Network World

Attackers have been quick to jump on the generative AI bandwagon, using the new technology to increase both the volume and the complexity of their attacks. At the VMware Explore conference going on this week in Las Vegas, VMware announced the addition of a generative AI weapon to its own cybersecurity platform, vDefend. But, to start with, the tool will be available only in an advisory capacity and won’t be able to act autonomously.

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Nvidia fixes chip glitch, says production back on schedule for Q4

Network World

Nvidia has fixed a glitch in its latest chip, Blackwell, and should be able to resume production in Q4, its CEO told analysts on an earnings call Wednesday. Reports of the glitch earlier this month caused some concerns with enterprise IT executives. “We executed a change to the Blackwell GPU mask to improve production yields,” said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.